AGV Applications in the Energy Storage Industry | HENSEN

August 1, 2025

Custom AGV Solutions for Battery Storage Manufacturing and System Integration

Energy storage refers to the process of storing energy for later use in a controlled form. As countries accelerate their transition to clean energy, the energy storage industry—spanning battery cells, power systems, and grid-side applications—is experiencing explosive growth.

HENSEN has become a trusted AGV partner for many companies in this field, including top-tier players like CATL and BYD, as well as system integrators and equipment manufacturers across the upstream and downstream sectors. Our automated and manual AGV solutions are widely used in production and logistics across various scenarios, including:

  • Power generation
  • Grid-side storage
  • User-side and industrial facility storage

Industry Background: Why Energy Storage Needs Smarter Logistics

Energy storage systems (ESS) include a variety of formats:

  • Physical storage (e.g., pumped hydro, flywheel)
  • Chemical storage (e.g., lithium-ion, sodium-sulfur, lead-acid, hydrogen)
  • Electromagnetic storage (e.g., supercapacitors, superconducting magnetic energy)

With the rapid rise of 300Ah lithium-ion battery cells, the capacity of a single energy storage cabinet often reaches 5MWh, weighing 35–43 tons.

Standard cabinet sizes include:

  • Small cabinets (100–500 kWh): 2–3m (L) × 0.8m (W) × 1.8m (H)
  • Medium cabinets (500–2000 kWh): 6m (L) × 2.5m (W) × 2.2m (H)
  • Large cabinets (2000+ kWh): Up to 12m in length

Heavy cabinet weights and multi-step assembly processes require a safe, flexible, and intelligent AGV-based handling solution.

Case Study: AGV System for Medium-Sized ESS Cabinet Production

For one major energy storage manufacturer, HENSEN provided a custom AGV transfer solution for transporting medium-sized storage cabinets through various production stages.

✅ Key Specifications:

  • Platform Dimensions: 6100mm × 2250mm × 798mm
  • Load Capacity: Up to 60 tons
  • Design: Under-drive lift AGV with fixture-compatible deck for easy loading/unloading
  • Navigation: Laser guidance system for precise docking across 15 workstations
  • Control System:
    • Permanent magnet synchronous motor
    • HAOSHENG-developed mobile robot controller
    • Supports precise motion control and smart automation

✅ Mobility & Efficiency:

  • Equipped with differential steering wheels
  • Supports forward, reverse, omnidirectional movement, and on-the-spot rotation
  • 5° slope climbing (unloaded)
  • Built as a flexible mobile production line, enabling direct operation across assembly, electrical integration, battery pack installation, and quality inspection zones

HENSEN AGV Benefits for Energy Storage Factories

  • 📦 Flexible material handling across production and storage areas
  • ⚙️ Supports mixed-mode operations: fully automated or manually assisted
  • 🔋 Improves throughput and reduces labor costs
  • ♻️ Energy-efficient & scalable for smart factories
  • 📈 Accelerates delivery time and boosts plant output capacity

 Build Your Smart Energy Storage Factory with HENSEN

If you’re in the battery cell, energy storage cabinet, or system integration business, and seeking AGV-based automation, HENSEN can help design a tailored solution—from manual AGVs to full smart production logistics.

📩 Contact us today for a free consultation on AGV layout planning and energy storage factory upgrades.

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